Different Weed Management Techniques in Maize (Zea mays L.): A Review

Abstract

Farmers are subjected to yield loss due to different reasons including weed invasion. As weed management is a major approach different methods are incorporated for their management like cultural, mechanical and chemical, etc. Different strategies are required for eradication as cultural methods can’t be used in large area as application of herbicide or tillage methods are found effective in such conditions. Use of compatible herbicides is necessary as they have different way of approach to weeds as different weed species are observed on field. From this review it is concluded that cultural as well as chemical means both are effective when used in a significant manner and application is done according to land area taken into consideration.

Comparison of Straw Mulching and Herbicide Levels for Control of Various Weed Species in Maize (Zea mays L.)

“…Maize crops might experience significant reductions in output, perhaps reaching up to 52 percent, as a result of a severe infestation caused by greater row spacing [5]. Magnitude of crop losses caused by weeds varies depending on the specific weed species present [6]. The The presence of weed species is influenced by many factors such as location, climate, agronomic practices, crop sequence, weed control strategies, and the existing soil weed seed bank [7][8][9].…”